2021 PBS Unit 1.2 Review

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What is the main function of the integumentary system?

Back

The integumentary system forms the body's external covering, protecting internal structures and regulating temperature.

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What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

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What type of blood does vein B carry?

Back

Vein B carries deoxygenated blood.

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What is algor mortis?

Back

Algor mortis is the postmortem cooling of the body, which can help estimate the time of death.

Front

If a body temperature is 91.6 degrees Fahrenheit, how long has the victim been dead?

Back

Approximately 4.5 hours.

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

The digestive system breaks down foods into chemical components that the body can absorb and use for energy.

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What are the main components of the integumentary system?

Back

The integumentary system includes the skin, hair, nails, and associated glands.

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What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries transport oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.

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What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

Back

Oxygenated blood is rich in oxygen and is carried from the lungs to the body, while deoxygenated blood is low in oxygen and is returned to the heart from the body.

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What is the significance of body temperature in determining time of death?

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Body temperature can indicate the time of death through the process of algor mortis, as the body cools at a predictable rate.